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Hefty? I'd railed to Peter, waving the clipping for emphasis. Hefty? For the record 'Hefty' is a trash bag. I'm festively plump.
Jennifer Weiner
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Jennifer Weiner
Age: 54
Born: 1970
Born: March 28
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